1. Phakic intraocular lenses: Recent advances and innovations.
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Martínez-Plaza E, López-Miguel A, Holgueras A, Barraquer RI, Alió JL, and Maldonado MJ
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- Europe, Humans, Lens Implantation, Intraocular methods, Multifocal Intraocular Lenses, Patient Education as Topic, Phakic Intraocular Lenses supply & distribution, Presbyopia rehabilitation, Safety, Phakic Intraocular Lenses trends, Prosthesis Design, Refractive Errors rehabilitation
- Abstract
Phakic intraocular lenses (pIOL) are recommended when counselling refractive surgery candidates presenting with high ametropia or ocular surface and/or corneal conditions that contraindicate corneal refractive surgery. This review aims to present the state-of-the-art regarding pIOL models currently available in Europe, addressing their newer indications and recent design innovations. These include, in the case of posterior chamber pIOLs, the addition of a central hole to improve aqueous humour circulation, the availability of larger optical zones, and multifocal optics for the compensation of presbyopia. The review also highlights their good safety and efficacy results, as well as the role of patient education to ensure adequate outcomes in the medium-long term. The indications of pIOLs in special situations, as well as bi-lensectomy, a procedure that most pIOL patients may eventually require as they age and develop cataracts, are also addressed., (Copyright © 2020 Sociedad Española de Oftalmología. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)
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- 2020
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